There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
Two weeks ago, school started back up for my daughters; third grade for the Big Naturalist and kindergarten for The Little Naturalist. I’ve never been one to become sentimental about the summer being over and I certainly was not one to be afflicted by the back-to-school blues. In fact, by the time August rolls around both the girls and I… Read More
In Sweden, where I grew up, the habit of eating outside is deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric and many Americans can probably also relate to the notion that food “just tastes better when you eat it outside.” When you go camping, cooking over a campfire or on a camp kitchen is par for the course. But have you ever… Read More
When it comes to our children’s health, us parents are prone to worry and I’ve found that there are many misunderstandings and myths about playing outside. Have you heard these three common myths? MYTH: If your child has a fever, he or she needs to stay inside TRUTH: Being outdoors has no effect on fever Fever is one of those… Read More
The advice to unplug from electronic media may seem hypocritical coming from a blogger. After all, I spend a lot of time in front of various screens, writing and sharing things on social media. But as Richard Louv points out in his book The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age, “The more high-tech we become, the more… Read More
Because of its proximity to Christmas the winter solstice tends to get overlooked, but there is a lot to love about this astronomical event. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and occurs in December every year. The 2016 winter solstice takes place on Wednesday, December 21 at 5:44 EST. (You can check… Read More
Taiwan unveils world's first 'certified quiet trail'
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The Cuifeng Lake Circular Trail is a pristine hiking trail hugging Taiwan's largest alpine lake in the northeastern Yilan county about 135 km (84 miles) from Taipei.
